January · Mexico
Best time to visit Copper Canyon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copper Canyon in January
Average temperature 6°C, 11 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Copper Canyon scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Copper Canyon is a network of deeper-than-Grand-Canyon gorges-rail views and rim trails in Chihuahua. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Copper Canyon: strong conditions, 12th of 12
Expect 6°C (43°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Copper Canyon — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copper Canyon in January?
- In January, Copper Canyon averages 6°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Copper Canyon?
- January earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copper Canyon in January?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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